~$1000 - PC, gaming and programming

[wunderkinder]

Approximate Purchase Date: Next week

Budget Range: ~$1000.00 Before Rebates

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming ( FPS, MMO, RPG), Programming ( VS, Eclipse ), Movies, Internet surfin

Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, speakers, OS software

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, amazon.com

Country of Origin: USA

Parts Preferences: Intel CPU ( 2500K), Asus is possible

Overclocking: Yes

SLI or Crossfire: No

Monitor Resolution: Need a new monitor, outside of 1000.00 dollar budget

Additional Comments: Would like to have something that is high on the gaming graphic scale and also speeds up the slowness of compiling code

 

[mdd1963]

Good budget gaming card is GTX460 (560 is due out soon), or, the GTX570 if you can swing the price.

 

[mdd1963]

24" monitors are attractively priced, with 1920x1080 resolution capable monitors on sale from Dell for as little as $189...